Indicator 11 - Initial Evaluations

Posted: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 3:06pm Updated: Fri, 02/22/2013 - 2:42pm

Indicator 11 is a Compliance Indicator.

Definition

Percent of children who were evaluated within 60* days of receiving parental consent for initial evaluation or, if the State establishes a timeframe within which the evaluation must be conducted, within that timeframe. (20 U.S.C. 1416(a)(3)(B))

*Indiana's established timeline is 50 days.

Measurement

a. # of children for whom parental consent to evaluate was received.

b. # of children whose evaluations were completed within 60* days (or State-established timeline).

Account for children included in a. but not included in b. Indicate the range of days beyond the timeline when the evaluation was completed and any reasons for the delays.

Percent = [(b) ÷ (a)] x 100

The target for Indicator 11 is 100%

*Indiana's established timeline is 50 days.

Monitoring Timelines

Data: Collected through the DOE-EV (Evaluation) report completed June 30.
Verification: If necessary, the IDOE may verify data with the LEA in September.
Findings of Noncompliance: Issued in November
Corrective Action Plan: Due approximately 60 days after findings are issued. In addition, all outstanding noncompliant initial evaluations must be completed, although late, pursuant to US-DOE Ofice of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Memorandum 09-02.

Information and Guidance

Early Childhood Transition FAQ created by OSEP
Initial Educational Evaluation Memo, issued March 21, 2012, provides information regarding allowable exceptions for missed timelines for Indicators 11 and 12 as outlined in Article 7.
When a finding is issued for Indicator 11, an LEA is required to complete a Self Assessment and Corrective Action Plan.
DOE-EV Report layout and instructions: This is located on the Learning Connection in the "IDOE - Data Collection and Reporting" Community, under the "Files and Bookmarks" tab, in the "Evaluation" folder.
Indicator 11 in the Compliance/Performance Monitoring Guide
Indicator 11 in the FFY 2010 APR(Part B Annual Performance Report): Details about Indiana's statewide results
How Indicator 11 affects Local Determination scores: Description of points included in the calculation of an LEA's Local Determination based on percentage for Indicator 11